Van Meter poised to purchase Minnesota-based Werner Electric
Van Meter Inc., a 50 percent partner in Werner Ventures LLC, the legal entity that owns Minnesota-based Werner Electric, announced today their intent to make a stock purchase of the remaining business from MacDonald Ventures. The sale is expected to close on April 30.“For 20 years, Van Meter and the MacDonald family have proudly owned and supported a successful and growing business in Minnesota. We find ourselves mutually understanding that our shared Minnesota business could reach even greater potential
Mediacom Communications Recognized as a US Best Managed Company
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMediacom Communications Recognized as a US Best Managed Company Mediacom Park, NY – April 13, 2021 — Mediacom Communications Corporation is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2021 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. The 2021
EICC Hosts Free Virtual Women in IT Conference – April 23
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is excited bring back its annual Women in IT Conference this spring, with a great line-up of speakers and presentations, all delivered virtually, absolutely free of charge!Hosted by the EICC Information Technology programs, this event is for women working in technology related fields, current students or those who may be considering a technology career. This year’s virtual conference will take place Friday, April 23 from 10 – 2:30 p.m. To register for the free event, visit
RIMSD #41 and Mediacom Team Up to Provide Internet Access to Students
The Rock Island-Milan School District #41 teamed up with Mediacom to provide district students with free access to Wi-Fi hot spots located in public areas throughout the City of Rock Island. In the summer of 2020, the RIMSD#41’s Information Technology Director installed ROCKfi (Reaching Our Community’s Kids with fidelity) hot spots at every school building and several locations throughout the school district’s boundary area. Now with the partnership with Mediacom, the RIMSD can reach more students. More
Lakeshore Recycling Systems Announces Rebrand to LRS as it Continues Expansion Throughout the Midwest
MORTON GROVE, IL, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), the nation’s seventh-largest privately-held waste and recycling company, is rebranding to be known as LRS. Effective immediately, the rebrand will take place across all of its service areas as the company positions for accelerated growth and strategic acquisitions throughout all of the six states in which it currently operates.“We’re streamlining and consolidating the history and goodwill of each company
Iron + Grain Expanding into Silvis and Davenport in Summer 2021
Iron + Grain is excited to announce we are expanding our business into Silvis and Davenport! The Silvis location designed by Streamline Architects will be a new concept for Iron + Grain, featuring a double drive-thru and a walk-up window with outdoor dining. We are set to open in Summer 2021! Our Davenport location, also designed by Streamline Architects is a pre-existing building that our sister company is re-designing. We cannot wait to be a part of the Hilltop Community in May 2021! Follow along on our
Quad Cities International Airport unveils plans for major terminal renovation
The Quad Cities International Airport is getting a $20 million+ facelift. Several concepts were shared that include added amenities for passengers and represents the first major investment in the aging facility since 2001. The landside terminal, which includes ticketing and baggage claim, has not been updated since 1985. “The travel industry has changed dramatically since 1985 but our airport has had to take a patchwork approach to keep up,” said Benjamin Leischner, A.A.E., executive director. “With the
Hilltop Campus Village Main Street Iowa Program Hiring an Executive Director
The Hilltop Campus Village is hiring an Executive Director Job Summary:The position of Executive Director is a full-time paid position employed by the Hilltop Campus Village Inc. for the express purpose of overseeing operations, providing leadership and implementing policies and programs to carry out the work of the organization. The Executive Director works to create and execute strategic plans as devised and approved by the HCV Board of Directors, its four working committees (Organization, Design,
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Klingner project wins ACEC-IL Merit Award
Klingner & Associates, P.C. will receive a Merit Award at the 2021 Engineering Excellence Awards for the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL). The firm was selected in the Water Resources category for the Ottawa Township High School (OTHS) Floodwall and Levee Modifications in Ottawa, IL. OTHS sits at the confluence of the Illinois and Fox Rivers. The existing levee system was discovered to be 1.5’ lower than the 100-year flood profile after the 2008 flood. Klingner’s water
CBI Bank & Trust, F&M Bank Announce Completion of Merger
Muscatine, IA — Central Bancshares, Inc., a community bank holding company based in Muscatine, IA, announced that it has merged its two wholly-owned subsidiaries into one organization. F&M Bank, Galesburg, IL, was merged into CBI Bank & Trust, Muscatine, IA, on February 5, 2021. Central Bancshares will continue to be the parent company of the merged bank. The current locations of CBI Bank & Trust will continue to operate under that name, and the current locations of F&M will operate as F&M Bank, Division of
Distillery Announces Expansion Project in LeClaire
Distillery Announces Expansion Project in LeClaire Le Claire, Iowa, March 26, 2021 – A Quad Cities business is looking forward to new opportunities as the region moves towards a post-Covid economy. Mississippi Distilling Company in LeClaire has started construction on their new ‘Celebration Center’ expansion. The distillery has purchased the existing building adjacent to their patio at 229 North Cody Road in LeClaire. Work is already underway to build out the space as a 9,000 square foot event space
BankORION Announces Annual Shareholders Meeting
2020 was a year of record earningsOrion, IL, March 23, 2021: The 130th annual meeting of the shareholders of Orion Bancorporation, Inc. was held virtually, on Monday, March 15, 2021. President and CEO Matthew P. Bollinger informed stockholders the company ended 2020 with record net income and total assets of $543 million. The company’s outstanding loans ended the year at $292 million, an increase of 6% and total deposits ended the year at $445 million, an increase of 16%. In addition, total
Genesis Honors Memory of Lost Infants with Unveiling of NEW No Foot Too Small Birthing + Bereavement Suite
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2021 – From great loss came the idea for a special place at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street, DavenportFamilies who have suffered infant loss talk about their grief, the feeling of being alone and the feeling of not having enough time.The No Foot Too Small Birthing + Bereavement Suite at the Genesis BirthCenter in Davenport offers families a place to spend time with their baby, make memories, and say goodbye. Families who have the shared experience of suffering infant
Business Training Center at Black Hawk College offers variety of classes for businesses, individuals
Do you need training to improve your career skills or start a new career? Do you have employees who need training to satisfy safety requirements? The Business Training Center at Black Hawk College offers specialized training for businesses and individuals. Upcoming classes include: 10-Hour OSHA for General IndustryBusiness Accounting Using QuickBooksCNC Production Machine Operator Level 1Emergency Chemical Spill ResponseFork Truck Operator Safety & Driving TrainingProduction MIG WeldingStick/TIG
Rock Island High School launches a new internship program that puts students in their teachers’ shoes
Rock Island, IL -- On Tuesdays and Fridays, you can find an extra student in Ms. Tobin’s first-grade class at Thomas Jefferson Elementary. But she isn’t one of Ms. Tobin’s students, she’s not even in first grade. The student is Rocky student Michelle Anglese and she was placed at Thomas Jefferson Elementary as part of the high school’s new Education Internship course. The course lets students who are interested in the education field explore teaching in a classroom setting, and RIMSD #41 has the perfect
GROUP PHYSICIAN DR. KENNETH NAYLOR PRESENTED WITH GENESIS DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE AWARD FOR QUALITY CARE
On Tuesday, February 23rd, the Genesis Health System Engagement Team presented Dr. Kenneth Naylor, physician of The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. with the Genesis Distinguished Colleague Award for Quality Care. This award comes from nominations provided by The Group and Genesis physician colleagues, the Genesis birthing unit, and the gynecological surgery division, who have all benefited from having Dr. Naylor as a leader and mentor for over 30 years.Dr. Naylor is highly accessible to
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The Group OB-GYN Practice Opens NEW Clinic in Clinton, IA
[Davenport, Iowa, Feb 1, 2021]The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. opened a NEW Clinton OB-GYN satellite clinic within ORA Orthopedics at 2900 S. 25th Street, Suite B2, Clinton, IA 52732. Compromised of physicians, certified nurse midwives, advanced nurse practitioners, and a physician assistant, The Group specializes in obstetrics, gynecology, and women’s health and offers services from first visits, to pregnancy and menopause. Dr. Jen Steines and Certified Nurse Midwife, Heather Mink are
Ascentra and Its Members Raise $23,350, Equivalent to 116,750 Meals, for the River Bend Foodbank
Bettendorf, Iowa – With local food insecurity at an all-time high the members of Ascentra Credit Union, through an auto loan promotion, generated $23,350 to be donated to the River Bend Foodbank. The donation will provide approximately 116,750 meals for local families in the Quad Cities, Clinton and Muscatine communities in which we serve.“It’s especially important that during times like these that we focus on helping our communities,” said Linda Andry, Interim President and CEO of Ascentra Credit Union.
BAYSIDE BISTRO - CHRISTMAS at HOME
Christmas at HomeYour choice of one proteinRustic Cornish Hen Herbed Ruby Red Trout?Your choice of three sidesDancing Wild Rice (has nuts) Southern Style Green Beans with Onion and Bacon Candied Yams Roasted Vegetables Fruity Spinach Salad with Greek Vinaigrette Roasted Butternut Squash RisottoYour choice of dessertLemon Pie Cherry Pie Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cheese TartDinner is $35 per plate. All orders must be sent via email tobaysidebistro09@gmail.com subject line: Christmas Eve
Erie Johnson Joins First Community Trust
Bettendorf, Iowa – Wealth management specialist, Erie Johnson joins Ascentra Credit Union’s in-house trust partner, First Community Trust (FCT) as vice president and trust officer. Erie, a resident of the Quad Cities, practiced law for almost eight years before moving into the wealth management industry, where he spent another eight years dedicated to helping people accomplish their goals. Now with FCT, Erie is focused on managing and administering Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), trusts,
Ascentra Credit Union CMO Named 2020 Credit Union Rock Star
BETTENDORF, IOWA – Jennifer Naeve, native of Clinton, and resident of DeWitt, Iowa is among 39 credit union professionals and volunteers named to the Credit Union National Association’s 2020 Credit Union Rock Star list by the editorial team of Credit Union Magazine. The Credit Union Rock Stars program recognizes outstanding credit union professionals and volunteers from a wide range of disciplines who use their unique strengths to advance the mission of their credit union. Naeve, Senior Vice President and
THE GROUP DONATES OVER $50,000 TO NO FOOT TOO SMALL BIRTHING + BEREAVEMENT SUITE AT GENESIS EAST MEDICAL CENTER - DAVENPORT, IA
[Davenport, Iowa, December 13, 2019] The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. has been an established practice caring for the community for over 40 years. On Friday, December 13th, The Group physicians and team presented No Foot Too Small (NFTS) with a check for $50,000 to be used for the new Birthing + Bereavement Suite at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA. The suite will be designed to serve and comfort families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal and infant loss. It will
THE GROUP DONATES OVER $50,000 TO NO FOOT TOO SMALL BIRTHING + BEREAVEMENT SUITE AT GENESIS EAST MEDICAL CENTER
[Davenport, Iowa, December 13, 2019] The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. has been an established practice caring for the community for over 40 years. On Friday, December 13th, The Group physicians and team presented No Foot Too Small (NFTS) with a check for $50,000 to be used for the new Birthing + Bereavement Suite at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA. The suite will be designed to serve and comfort families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal and infant loss. It will
Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger
Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger! Ashley is a natural born leader with a positive attitude! Patient safety and customer service are her main objectives and she makes it her mission to deliver on those objectives. “I have been practicing Medical Aesthetics since 2006 and have a true passion for making others feel welcome, celebrated and cared for. I do all that I can to learn about the latest medical modalities and products so I can better accommodate each and every person we
3rd annual Quad City Area Burn Community Night at the Ball Park on Saturday June 23rd, 2018
DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 23, 2018) – Blaze Restoration Inc., with offices in Davenport Iowa, Moline and Galesburg, Illinois announces its sponsorship in the 3rd annual Quad City Area Burn Community Night at the Ball Park on Saturday June 23rd, 2018. This event will be at the Modern Woodman Park in Davenport, Iowa. The St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation partners with the River Bandits to give the burn community members and family and friends an opportunity to get together to enjoy each other’s company and
